Hero Showdown: Wolverine vs. Deadpool

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Which is sharper - Wolverine's claws or Deadpool's wit?

By Jesse Schedeen

It's been a good year for fans of superheroes and videogames, but the fun isn't over yet. Next month sees the release of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2. This sequel to the popular brawler pits the heroes of the Marvel Universe against each other in a recreation of the famous "Civil War" mini-series.

We like the sound of that. Who doesn't love forcing their favorite heroes to duke it out for supremacy? That's the whole concept behind our Hero Showdown features, after all. And with that in mind, we present the first of several Ultimate Alliance 2-themed showdowns.

Today's battle features two of the most stubborn and hard-t-to-kill heroes in the Marvel. U. In one corner, we have Wolverine – the mutant man-slayer with unbreakable claws and a healing factor that has almost no limit. In the other corner, we have Deadpool – the manic mercenary with a personal armory and an even more limitless healing factor. These two seemingly can't be defeated, but one must fall before this Hero Showdown can end.

Cast your vote in our poll and head down to the comments section to argue over whose healing factor will win the day.

Wolverine always claims to be the best there is at what he does. And while the truth of the matter is that he's probably referring to his drinking habit, Wolverine still knows a thing or two about killing people.

He's one of the greatest warriors in the entire marvel Universe, after all. After a century-long lifespan that has included combat served in multiple wars and training in various forms of martial arts, Wolverine is a fearsome opponent indeed.

Augmenting his skills are a very effective set of mutant powers and artificial enhancements. Wolverine's senses are extremely acute, to the point where he could probably beat up Chuck Norris blindfolded. His bones are coated with unbreakable adamantium, as are his razor-sharp claws. And there's the little matter of Wolverine's unbeatable healing factor. Unless you're going to distract the popular X-Man with a case of beer, you had probably best accept that you'll have your guts splattered across the pavement, bub.